Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has outlined his ambition to compete in a Grand Prix on African soil, speaking on the eve of the new season in Melbourne, Australia. The 41-year-old driver, F1's first black race driver, also voiced sharp criticisms about the continent's current state, claiming it is being "controlled" by European powers.
The United States Justice Department has published additional FBI documents detailing interviews with a woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by former President Donald Trump and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein when she was between 13 and 15 years old. The documents, released on Thursday, describe multiple 2019 interviews where the woman claimed Epstein introduced her to Trump, leading to the alleged assault.
Investigations into a Serbian investment fund, allegedly favored by senior politicians, businessmen who have profited from state contracts, and other individuals, have intensified suspicions of corruption at the highest echelons of politics and business. The focus is on an Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) named Vista Rica, established in 2023, with investors linked to President Aleksandar Vucic and his ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), raising concerns about systemic favoritism and financial opacity.
US President Donald Trump launched a sharp critique against Spain, labeling the country as “terrible” and threatening to “cut off all trade” with the EU member state. These threats came in response to Spain’s strong condemnation of US strikes on Iran and its decision to ban the use of two jointly operated military bases in Andalusia for warfare. Trump made these remarks during a meeting at the White House with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, sparking discontent among the Spanish public and highlighting tensions within the Western alliance.
US President Donald Trump harshly criticized Spain, threatening to cut off all trade with the European country. This verbal assault came after Spain strongly condemned US military strikes on Iran. Trump, addressing reporters during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House, allegedly stated that "Spain has been terrible" and that "we're going to cut off all trade" with the EU member state.
As the US-Israel war with Iran intensifies, the European Union (EU) is facing growing scrutiny and pressure. The EU, its key member states, and the United Kingdom have called for adherence to international law and condemned the Iranian government. However, Europe has so far failed to articulate a coherent common approach, appearing divided, sidelined, and ineffective as a major crisis unfolds in the Middle East with potential ramifications for Europe and the global order.
▪️ The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the postponement of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which was scheduled to commence in mid-March. In a statement on its website, CAF confirmed that the tournament in Morocco will not kick off on March 17 as planned, but is instead rescheduled for the summer months.
Christopher Harborne, a major donor to the UK's Reform UK party, has announced a total donation of £12m but stated he is "no longer" interested in a pact between the party and the Conservative Party. In an emailed statement to The Guardian, Harborne emphasized: "In the past this was possibly the case, but it is no longer the case."
The United States and Venezuelan governments announced an agreement to restore diplomatic and consular relations. The decision was unveiled during a two-day visit to Venezuela by US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. Burgum's trip is part of US President Donald Trump's push for greater access to Venezuela's mineral wealth, following the ousting of former President Nicolás Maduro by Washington.
Cape Town, South Africa – Thandi Jolingana, 46, beams with pride as she shows off the bathroom she built in her corrugated iron shack, after her husband was robbed at gunpoint one night while using a communal toilet. Jolingana lives in a shantytown known as Taiwan on the edge of Cape Town’s Khayelitsha township – a place where a private toilet is considered a luxury.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called for a "cessation of hostilities" following what he described as "unprovoked, coordinated attacks" by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28, offering Moscow's mediation in the conflict. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed "deep concern," but these appeals come against the backdrop of Russia's ongoing war of aggression in Ukraine, highlighting perceived hypocrisy in Moscow's foreign policy stance.
The US regime has granted India a 30-day waiver to purchase Russian oil, a move purportedly intended to ease short-term pressure on India's oil supplies as the war with Iran threatens global crude availability. The Indian government has not issued an official statement, but media reports citing unnamed sources claim the country has sufficient stockpiles for the immediate term. This development comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions that are allegedly straining international energy markets.